# Unity Forum of Family Practitioners vice-chairperson Angelique Coetzee is urging the public to remain vigilant amid an increase in Mpox cases, while avoiding panic. Coetzee told the SABC that anyone exposed to this viral infection or experiencing symptoms including fever, painful rashes or blisters, chills and swollen lymph nodes should seek medical attention immediately. […]
# Lesotho and South Korea have marked 60 years of diplomatic relations at a commemorative event in Maseru. Speaking to delegates, Employment and Labour minister, Ts’eliso Mokhosi, hailed the partnership as one based on mutual respect and cooperation. Mokhosi highlighted South Korea’s support for skills development through the Korea International Cooperation Agency. He expressed Lesotho’s […]
# Defend Our Democracy is holding election observer training today in Lenasia, Johannesburg, ahead of the local government elections. The session aims to equip community observers with skills to monitor elections and promote transparency, accountability and compliance with electoral laws. Participants from areas including Lenasia, Diepkloof, Meadowlands, Orlando and Protea Glen will be trained. The […]
# The South African Local Government Association, has reaffirmed its commitment to ending gender-based violence and femicide. During a national solidarity activation in Pretoria, SALGA leaders and staff held a candle-lighting ceremony for the women whose bodies were recently discovered in Ekurhuleni. SALGA CEO Sithole Mbanga says tackling violence against women requires more than public […]
# Firefighters have made significant progress containing a mountain fire above La Plaisir Wine Estate in the Cape Winelands. The Cape Winelands District Municipality’s spokesperson Jo-Anne Otto says the blaze was tackled overnight by municipal crews, ground teams and volunteers. Despite strong winds, steep terrain and flames reaching three metres, teams prevented the fire from […]
# President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended the deadline for the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry’s final report to 25 January 2027. The Commission is investigating criminality, political interference and corruption in the criminal justice system. The extension will allow commissioners to process additional evidence, including testimony from experts who have made recommendations within the Commission’s terms […]
# Soccer: Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso says they will not be intimidated by Al Ahli’s star-studded squad. Sundowns face the Saudi Arabian club at Loftus Versfeld this afternoon in their first leg of the FIFA Africa-Asia-Pacific Cup. Cardoso says the result will depend on performance, effort and concentration. Sundowns are unbeaten this season and […]
# Public Service Commission chairperson professor Somadoda Fikeni has questioned whether South Africa’s intelligence services are adequately identifying threats to the national interest. Testifying at the Madlanga Commission, Fikeni asked whether intelligence focuses mainly on external threats, rather than risks within the country. He says national security priorities should be clearly identified and matched with […]
# National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza is optimistic that the US visa restrictions disputes against certain South Africans can be resolved soon. The US says the restrictions target people linked to certain land, race and violence-related policies. Didiza says diplomatic engagement between Pretoria and Washington remains ongoing, as Ambassador Roelf Meyer continues discussions. Meanwhile, Trade, […]
